PORTFOLIO
Nobantu Gumbi
Software Developer • Content Creator
Building scalable systems, impactful software, and educational tech experiences.
FOCUS
Backend systems
Full-stack apps
Content creation
ABOUT
Engineer by profession. Creator by passion.
I’m a software engineer with experience building backend systems, APIs, and frontend applications used in real production environments. Beyond engineering, I enjoy creating tech content, exploring blockchain and AI, and building platforms that help people grow through technology.
PRODUCTION
Reliable systems
Backend services, APIs, integrations, and real-world debugging.
FULL STACK
UI + logic
Angular and TypeScript with clean, maintainable architecture.
DELIVERY
Agile collaboration
Code reviews, planning, iteration, and quality improvements.
IMPACT
Education tech
Creating tools and content that unlock opportunities.
EXPERIENCE
Building real products with real teams.
My experience comes from building and improving real-world software in fast-paced engineering environments.
Software Engineer
GK Software
- Developed backend services using Java
- Worked on Angular frontend functionality
- Resolved production bugs and performance issues
- API integrations across enterprise systems
- Agile collaboration, code reviews, and debugging
Aug 2022 — Present
Enterprise delivery
Junior Software Engineer
ABSA Group
- Built Java automation solutions for internal workflows
- Worked with IVR systems and integration flows
- Used Git workflows for collaboration and delivery
- Debugging and quality support in Agile teams
May 2021 — Jul 2022
Enterprise delivery
EDUCATION
The foundation behind my journey in tech.
My background combines formal education, hands-on software engineering training, and continuous learning through real-world experience and independent exploration.
WeThinkCode
NQF 5 Occupational Certificate in Software Engineering
2020 — 2022
University of Johannesburg
BSc Mathematical Sciences (Mathematics and Computer Science)
INCOMPLETE
2014 — 2016
SKILLS
Tools and technologies I enjoy working with.
Building scalable backend systems, modern frontend applications, and impactful digital experiences using Java, TypeScript, APIs, and emerging technologies.
BACKEND
JavaREST APIsSQLPostgreSQL
Built for maintainability, performance, and elegant delivery.
FRONTEND
AngularTypeScriptJavaScript
Built for maintainability, performance, and elegant delivery.
TOOLS
DockerGitAgileDebugging
Built for maintainability, performance, and elegant delivery.
CERTIFICATIONS
Always learning, always building.
These certifications reflect my interest in continuously growing as an engineer and exploring emerging technologies.
PROJECTS
Ideas turned into real products.
Hover cards with cinematic motion and glass surfaces.
FEATURED
APS Qualification App
Application that helps students calculate APS scores and discover universities and courses they qualify for.
Education TechFull StackAPIs
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FEATURED
Job_Referral
Blockchain-powered job referral platform designed for transparent and decentralized professional networking.
BlockchainWeb3Full Stack
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FEATURED
StokChain
Blockchain-based stokvel platform focused on secure and transparent community savings systems.
BlockchainFinTechCommunity Tech
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More projects and experiments live on GitHub.
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The Brand Codes
Creating educational and inspirational content around software engineering, technology careers, coding journeys, and digital growth.
5.5K+
SUBS
140+
VIDEOS
Tech
CAREER
CINEMATIC VLOG
A Day in a Life of a Software Engineer
Watch on YouTube→
CAREER CLARITY
Become a Software Engineer Without a Degree (SA)
Watch on YouTube→
LEARNING JOURNEY
My First Year at WeThinkCode
Watch on YouTube→
CONTACT
Let’s build something meaning.
I’m always open to interesting opportunities, collaborations, and conversations around technology, content, and building meaningful products.
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